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It was 8:45pm, and I was trying to find somewhere to eat. Had the Ramen floor of the JR Isetan been open, I probably would have been there, but I decided to go to the top floor and have some soba. I wasn't disappointed.
To start with the staff were friendly, welcoming, and gave me an English menu. The location...
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Shashimi tempura zen set which costs 3,500¥ was a disappointment. You can get similar quality fare at chain stores if you get my drift. If you have to eat here then stay with the soba, else you will do well to go elsewhere.

Located in Kyoto Station, on the 11th floor called The Cube Restaurant Floor (west zone, Isetan side).
They offer soba and Kyoto cuisine. As I'm not a soba lover, the bowl I had that came with my set was not that appetizing.
But the tempura shrimp was great!
Just order the tempura shrimp with rice will do.

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Shimogyo-ku

Shimogyo-ku is centered around the busy train hub, Kyoto Station. A nexus for commerce, shopping, dining, and hotels, the Shimogyo-ku area is infused with tourists and local business travelers, making it a competitive location for ever-new commercial structures. The shops and cafes here are chic and trendy, as a result, with many recognizable chains. Commuters flood the Shimogyo-ku area twice a day, and with Kyoto Station itself being a modern mega-complex and an architectural marvel, this neighborhood is one of the most contemporary and energetic areas that the city has to offer. Buildings here look futuristic, and huge department stores, shopping arcades, and public meeting spaces provide every possible convenience. It is also nearly the only place in Kyoto where rooftop dining and socializing is available, completing its modern tone.

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